Portobello Institute

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Portobello Institute
Former names
Portobello School
Typeprivate
Established1981
Location,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsFETAC(since 2005)
HETAC(since 2009)
London Metropolitan University(since 2014)
Websiteportobelloinstitute.com

Portobello Institute is a private third level college delivering further and higher education specialising in Early Years, Sport, Facilities Management, Travel and Tourism and Business of Fashion.

It has a variety of programmes validated by a number of bodies including QQI, IWFM, London Metropolitan University[1] and Liverpool John Moores University. Many of its courses are aimed at Higher Education such and BSc, MSc, BA and MA.[2] They also offer professional training courses. [3]

Commencing in 2014 Portobellos degree-level programmes in early childhood studies, sports and sports therapy have been validated by London Metropolitan University.[1]

Founded in 1981 as Portobello School, in South Richmond Street, Dublin, specialising in beauty, health and care courses.[4]

It is now[when?] located in Dominick St., Dublin, and many of its courses are available via blended learning. A graduation ceremony takes place each year; in the past few years[when?] it has taken place in Croke Park.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Review of UK transnational education in the Republic of Ireland - London Metropolitan University and Portobello Institute The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education(UK), www.qaa.ac.uk, October 2017.
  2. ^ Portobello Institute of Education Masters Studies (www.masterstudies.com).
  3. ^ Portobello Institute Qualifax Learners Database.
  4. ^ Portobello School Irish Independent, August 25, 2005.